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Photographer Doyle D. Chastain  Doyle D. Chastain {Karma:101119}
Project #56 Wildlife and Insects Camera Model Nikon D200
Categories Wildlife
Film Format Digital RAW
Portfolio Feathers
Lens Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 G
Uploaded 12/9/2007 Film / Memory Type Digital
    ISO / Film Speed 400
Views 975 Shutter 1/1600
Favorites Aperture 6.3
Critiques 72 Rating
6.38
/ 13 Ratings
Location City -  Lawndale
State -  CALIFORNIA
Country - United States   United States
About Hummingbird enjoying yet another So. Cal. Winter! :P

(1/1600 sec; 200mm; ISO 400; F/6.3; -1.0 ev)
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There are 72 Comments in 1 Pages
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Doyle D. Chastain Doyle D. Chastain   {K:101119} 4/29/2009
Thank you, Judson!!!

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~

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Doyle D. Chastain Doyle D. Chastain   {K:101119} 4/29/2009
Thanks...ummm...Abdelrahman.

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~

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Judson Borges Judson Borges   {K:6727} 12/19/2008
Nice job!!
My congrats, Judson.

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Abdelrahman Elwassimy Abdelrahman Elwassimy   {K:3707} 10/27/2008
excellent shot doyle really an amazing catch:) well done

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Doyle D. Chastain Doyle D. Chastain   {K:101119} 4/14/2008
Thanks (I.S.P.)!

I agree . . . but aperture settings of 2.8 were not possible with this lens so I was forced to accomodate to the limitations of the lens. High ISO is not great for most pictures, is it?

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~

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Doyle D. Chastain Doyle D. Chastain   {K:101119} 4/14/2008
Thanks VERY much Mahassa!

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~

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--------- ------------- --------- -------------   {K:-2131} 4/14/2008
This photo shoulb be very better than it,,,ican see the light is ok,and using 400 iso....if you have aprture 2,8 or faster this one look greater and high iso is not great for this kind photo.image of animal should be smooth(this is just my opinion.)

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Elle Elle Elle Elle   {K:10958} 4/12/2008
fabulous,
best, mahassa

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Doyle D. Chastain Doyle D. Chastain   {K:101119} 4/11/2008
Thanks very much Leo . . . :)

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~

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Leo Régnier  Я£ Leo Régnier  Я£   {K:67696} 4/11/2008
Just S-U-P-E-R-B!!!!

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Doyle D. Chastain Doyle D. Chastain   {K:101119} 3/31/2008
Sheila? Hmmmmmm . . .
Sheile sheila sheila . . . .
The name is SO familiar . . .
SHEILA!

You're alive?? LoL! Great to hear from you! Thanks!!! :)

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~

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Sheila Carson Sheila Carson   {K:5924} 3/30/2008
Wow! What a lovely capture and winter!!! I'm jealous of both! Great job Doyle!

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Doyle D. Chastain Doyle D. Chastain   {K:101119} 3/18/2008
Thanks very much Bernardo. I'm always honored and grateful when people take the time to go back through my portfolio. :)

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~

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Bernardo González Bernardo González   {K:4655} 3/18/2008
Excellent. I'm very glad to discover your portfolio; great work.
Thank for visit and for your comments.
Bernar

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Doyle D. Chastain Doyle D. Chastain   {K:101119} 1/28/2008
Thank you Mohamad!

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~

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Doyle D. Chastain Doyle D. Chastain   {K:101119} 1/28/2008
Linda . . . you're just too freekin' kind to me! Thank you VERY much! :)

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~

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 Mohammad  Khaxar Mohammad  Khaxar   {K:5118} 1/27/2008
fantastic!
bravo!:)

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Linda Mac Donald   {K:1892} 1/27/2008
Great Shot and I might add not an easy one either. Wow Doyle you are sooo good. I am so impressed...

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Doyle D. Chastain Doyle D. Chastain   {K:101119} 1/15/2008
Thanks very much Nick . . . "looking with my eyes and not with a camera. "

What a nice thing to say!

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~

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Nick Karagiaouroglou Nick Karagiaouroglou   {K:127263} 1/11/2008
And the title is *exactly* my comment too, Doyle! It is free photography, fulfilling all needs of good photography, but still free! Rich colors, motion blur and also sharpest details, *and* that subtle grain here and there, that I seem to lile a bit too much perhaps!

The timing was quite perfect too, as it captured some natural scene in a way that it looks just as if I had been there myself, looking with my eyes and not with a camera.

Cheers,

Nick

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174133} 1/4/2008
You're welcome, Doyle!;):):)

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Jan Hoffman Jan Hoffman   {K:39467} 1/4/2008
Thanks Doyle -- My best wishes to you and your family for what I hope is a great year.
-Warmest Regards, Jan

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Doyle D. Chastain Doyle D. Chastain   {K:101119} 1/4/2008
Thanks Very much Olga!! :)

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~

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Doyle D. Chastain Doyle D. Chastain   {K:101119} 1/4/2008
Exactly right per the wings . . . and the variable speed does make the shot problematic. Aside from the flapping . . . the bird itself is in motion! :)

Hope your holidays were great and wishing you and yours a Happy New Year!!

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~

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Doyle D. Chastain Doyle D. Chastain   {K:101119} 1/4/2008
Thanks Tim . . . I had hoped to keep SOME motion blur and sharper clarity otherwise . . . but as you mention . . . even at 1/1600 . . . we have motion! Appreciate the comment!

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~

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Doyle D. Chastain Doyle D. Chastain   {K:101119} 1/4/2008
Happy New Year to you Srna . . . and to all those you hold Dear!!! ;)

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~

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Doyle D. Chastain Doyle D. Chastain   {K:101119} 1/4/2008
Thanks very much Robbie . . . a hectic, but enjoyable Holiday season for us . . . I'm hoping yours was as well . . . and wishing you and yours a happy NeW Year!

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~

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Doyle D. Chastain Doyle D. Chastain   {K:101119} 1/4/2008
Thank you Reza!

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~

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Doyle D. Chastain Doyle D. Chastain   {K:101119} 1/4/2008
Thanks very much Pablo!

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~

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Doyle D. Chastain Doyle D. Chastain   {K:101119} 1/4/2008
Heh heh heh.....Thanks Shirley!

I'm rubbin' . . . I'm Rubbin' ! ! !

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~

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Doyle D. Chastain Doyle D. Chastain   {K:101119} 1/4/2008
Thanks very much Bobot! Hope all has been well for you and wish you and yours a very happy New Year!

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~

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Doyle D. Chastain Doyle D. Chastain   {K:101119} 1/4/2008
Thank you very much Yazeed!

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~

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Doyle D. Chastain Doyle D. Chastain   {K:101119} 1/4/2008
Thank you Asim! :)

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~

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Doyle D. Chastain Doyle D. Chastain   {K:101119} 1/4/2008
Thanks very much Nil!

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~

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Doyle D. Chastain Doyle D. Chastain   {K:101119} 1/4/2008
Thanks Erland!

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~

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Doyle D. Chastain Doyle D. Chastain   {K:101119} 1/4/2008
Hi Robin:

"(I'm being nice)"

Ok, I'll mark the calendar! LoL!

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~

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Doyle D. Chastain Doyle D. Chastain   {K:101119} 1/4/2008
Thanks Todd . . . I love the snow, dude . . . you're just teasing me with these kind of shots!! I should be back this month and look forward (as always) to seeing what you've been up to!

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~

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Doyle D. Chastain Doyle D. Chastain   {K:101119} 1/4/2008
Thanks Jan and a Happy New Year to you and Yours . . . I wish you were here too . . . we could enjoy an evening out on the town. :)

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~

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Doyle D. Chastain Doyle D. Chastain   {K:101119} 1/4/2008
Thanks John . . . although the shot IS dynamic . . . I would have preferred a tad more focal clarity . . . I was only hoping to keep the motion blur in the wings . . . but you know the lil guys like to move! LoL!

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~

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Doyle D. Chastain Doyle D. Chastain   {K:101119} 1/4/2008
Thanks Annemette!! :)

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~

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Doyle D. Chastain Doyle D. Chastain   {K:101119} 1/4/2008
LoL! Yep . . . those rough So. Cal. Winters . . . looks like we may have some inclement weather today . . . not sure what to do . . . LoL!

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~

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Doyle D. Chastain Doyle D. Chastain   {K:101119} 1/4/2008
Thank you very much Alain!

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~

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Doyle D. Chastain Doyle D. Chastain   {K:101119} 1/4/2008
Thanks Srna . . . but I bet you'd do fine on these shots too!

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~

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Doyle D. Chastain Doyle D. Chastain   {K:101119} 1/4/2008
Agreed Debjit!

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~

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Doyle D. Chastain Doyle D. Chastain   {K:101119} 1/4/2008
Thank you Chris!

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~

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Doyle D. Chastain Doyle D. Chastain   {K:101119} 1/4/2008
Thanks very much Tony!

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~

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Doyle D. Chastain Doyle D. Chastain   {K:101119} 1/4/2008
Thanks Dave!!

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~

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Olga Vareli Olga Vareli   {K:22477} 1/3/2008
a really difficult to take photograph.7/7!!

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 12/31/2007
ditto Tim... maybe that's why they are hummingbirds (known for their ability to hover in mid-air by rapidly flapping their wings, 15–80 times per second (depending on the species - as per Wikipedia) !!.. :)

Wish you and yours a fabulous 2008, Doyle !!

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Tim  Schumm Tim  Schumm   {K:29196} 12/29/2007
Amazing even with a 1/1600 shutter speed the wings are blurred. The composition and color combinations are fantastic. you gotta be quick to catch these guys...

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Srna Stankovic Srna Stankovic   {K:172232} 12/25/2007
Seasons Best Regards my dearest King !!!
A very Marry Christmas to You and Your beloved Family !!!
My warmest hugs and much kisses
Srna

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Robert Chin   {K:22282} 12/25/2007
Beautiful image Doyle.
Merry Christmas to you & yours
Robbie

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reza goudarzi reza goudarzi   {K:7097} 12/19/2007
bery beutiful capture..congra! thx for sharing
regards
reza.

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Pablo Dylan Pablo Dylan   {K:63918} 12/18/2007
Great capture,is not easy.
Very well done Doyle.

Pablo

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174133} 12/16/2007
Rub it in! Fabulous shot, dear Doyle!

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1301307 60 1301307 60   {K:44058} 12/14/2007
Hi Doyle, am looking at what I missed, it looks a lot that I haven't seen..:) In the place in California where I stayed, there were humming birds in the garden but I just couldn't capture its image successfully. you've done a good job here with a good angle of light..
well done..
regards..

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M  jalili M  jalili   {K:69009} 12/12/2007
What a beutiful work .............

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Asim Roy Asim Roy   {K:10051} 12/11/2007
Excellent capture Doyle, nice composition, love asim

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Nilanjan Mitra Nilanjan Mitra   {K:12955} 12/11/2007
beautiful Doyle... very well taken.. :)

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Erland Pillegaard Erland Pillegaard   {K:34147} 12/10/2007
Wonderful shot
erland

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Robin W Robin W   {K:16308} 12/10/2007
I have to agree with AJ...despite the slight(I'm being nice)lack of clarity, there is something about this that really works Doyle...I like!

Winter...ha!

Take care...Robin

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Todd Weeks Todd Weeks   {K:7636} 12/10/2007
Doyle,

That's not winter! This is winter.

I have been enjoying your nature shots lately. Such vibrant colors and excellent composition, as usual.

Well done.

Todd

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AJ Miller AJ Miller   {K:49168} 12/10/2007
There is something about this that really makes it stand out. I think it is the bold background tones - they seem to complement the watery effect of the movement of the bird perfectly. The bird is not particularly sharp or detailed, but because of the overall effect does not need to be - no, change that to SHOULD not be...

AJ

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Annemette Rosenborg Eriksen Annemette Rosenborg Eriksen   {K:55244} 12/9/2007
How gorgeous this is, dear Doyle. The most beautiful little hummingbird caught so well with a wonderful lush green background. Ah:-)
Take care
Annemette

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Jan Hoffman Jan Hoffman   {K:39467} 12/9/2007
Doyle -- I wish I was there to enjoy the weather with this beautiful bird. The sense of movement and the subtle colors make this an outstanding picture. Beautifully done!
--Best to you and your family, Jan

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j esford j esford   {K:13518} 12/9/2007
Nicely done DC, (those Southern California winter's are a b*tch aren't they tho??) LOL -john

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Alain Mijngheer Alain Mijngheer   {K:11733} 12/9/2007
Hmhmmm Doyle, in my eyes a very Wow picture. Well done!
Have a nice day,

Alain

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Srna Stankovic Srna Stankovic   {K:172232} 12/9/2007
Hard job my dear King, well done, congratulations !!!
I can only dream about shots like this one, bravo !!!
Much hugs and wonderful Sunday !!!
Srna

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Debjit Ghosh Debjit Ghosh   {K:3494} 12/9/2007
nice shot and well composed. i know how hard are these to capture but just wished that the bird have been a tad sharper.

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Chris Mason   {K:238} 12/9/2007
Wow. Excellent capture. I like the colors as well as composition. Great work on such a fast moving subject. Regards

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Tony Quilty   {K:591} 12/9/2007
Fab capture. Well done

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Dave Stacey Dave Stacey   {K:150877} 12/9/2007
Nicely done hummingbird shot, Doyle!
Dave.

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